Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home

Melvin Lee Story, age 80, of Auburndale, Florida entered into rest on Friday, September 30, 2022. Melvin was born November 19, 1941 in Collins, New York. Growing up on a 30 acre farm in Collins, New York, Melvin took part in 4H Club as a child and started his own lawn mowing business at 10 years old. He continued to work at various farms until 1961 when he entered the US Army. Later, Melvin welcomed two children, Paula, and Michael, their births were two of his happiest moments. Family time was most important to Melvin, however he stayed active in serving his community as Commander of the VFW and with hospice. He not only was a visitor and greeter, but also brought a smile to those around...

Jude James Eichas, age 89, of Haines City, FLentered into rest on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Jude was born June 16, 1932 in Rochester, NY, the son of George and Magdalena Eichas. A lifelong member of St. John The Evangelist Church in Spencerport, NY, Jude spent many years employed by General Motors as a millwright. Jude was preceded in death by one daughter, Kristeen; his parents; and siblings, John Eichas, Margaret Morrill, Anna Eichas, Viola Almeter, Rita Maynard, Theresa Blodgett, and Jane Eichas. Jude is survived by his wife, Anne Eichas; children, Gary Eichas (Stephanie), Wayne Eichas (Janet), Jude Eichas (Cherry Mee), Michele Newman (Dave), and Gail Kettles (John); siblings, Mary...

Donald Joseph Regnier, 72, of Winter Haven, born in Kankakee, Illinois on August 2,1949, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on September 27, 2021. He lived in Winter Haven with his wife for the last 6 years in Cypress Creek Village. He and his wife, Pat lived in Wataga, Il. for 42 years. Don attended St. Patrick's Catholic High School/Bishop McNamara. Don completed his Bachelor of Business degree from Troy State, Montgomery, Alabama. He married Patricia Ann Liebendorfer on December 18,1971 and would have celebrated their 50th anniversary this coming December. Don owned and operated two hearing aid offices in central Illinois. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic...